Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Norwich, NR2 2LJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about the Social Sciences and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential?

Paston Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring Lecturer in Social Sciences (0.4 FTE) to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong subject background and a commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning to post-16 students. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting with Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that inspires students to succeed across our Social Sciences provision, focussing on Criminology. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, monitor and support student progress, contribute to curriculum development, and play an active role in the wider life of the College.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference to students' academic achievement and personal development while contributing to a collaborative and ambitious teaching environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering outstanding teaching across Social Sciences courses to post-16 learners.

• Planning, preparing and assessing learning programmes to ensure excellent student outcomes.

• Monitoring student progress, attendance and achievement, providing timely intervention and support where required.

• Contributing to curriculum planning, development and quality improvement activities.

• Participating in open events, interviews, enrolment activities and student recruitment initiatives.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support learner success and continuous improvement.

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and data protection requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant honours degree in a Social Science subject area (such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or a related discipline).

• Is a qualified teacher or willing to work towards a teaching qualification.

• Has recent and relevant experience of delivering high-quality teaching within post-16 education.

• Is able to support with the delivery of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

• Possesses strong subject knowledge and an understanding of assessment requirements within Social Sciences qualifications.

• Can deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that motivate and inspire students.

• Demonstrates a strong track record of supporting high levels of student achievement and progression.

• Has a proactive approach to monitoring student performance and using data to improve outcomes.

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

What the college offers its staff

Pension Schemes

Academic Staff - Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) 23.68% Employer Contribution

Annual Leave Allowance

Academic staff 42 days plus bank holidays

Qualifications

Assist and support staff to gain assessing and teaching qualifications that are fee waived

College Rewards - A reward scheme providing discounts and/or cashback for purchases from a wide selection of retailers (in store and online)

Company Paid Health Plan - Reimbursement of healthcare costs (up to limits depending on membership level), access to counselling services and 24 hour a day advice

Eye Care Vouchers for VDU eye tests

Specsavers vouchers provided in advance of the appointment covering the eye test cost and discounts on a selected range of glasses

Cycle Solutions Cycle-to-Work Scheme

In association with Cycle Solutions, this scheme allows you to hire a bike via salary sacrifice. The full cost of the bike will be split across 18 months and deducted from your gross salary.

Discounts and promotions for: Solutions Gym, Solutions Spa, Solutions Hair Salon and Debut Restaurant at City College Norwich

Travel - Discounted, bus, rail and park and ride tickets

On site nursery at City College Norwich

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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